Portland for All 2026 VOTER GUIDE · GENERAL ELECTION NOV 3
YOUR CITY.
YOUR VOTE.
The 2026 elections will be incredibly meaningful to the future of our region. Voters in Portland and Multnomah County will use ranked-choice voting to select their preferred candidates.
CITY OF
PORTLAND
Three Portland City Councilors will be elected per district using ranked-choice voting. Don’t rank a candidate you do not support, because even a lower ranking can help them win.
District 3
Tiffany Koyama Lane
Tiffany Koyama Lane is a tenacious and principled champion for District 3. She has been a consistent and steady voice on the City Council since she was elected two years ago.
Learn moreAngelita Morillo
Angelita Morillo is a clear, strong, independent, and effective leader advancing meaningful policy for people in District 3 and citywide.
Learn moreDistrict 4
Mitch Green
Mitch Green has earned voters’ trust through courageous, effective leadership. He deserves re-election for his relentless focus on economic justice and environmental issues.
Learn moreJamey Evenstar
Jamey Evenstar is running for the first time and has more than a decade of city government experience, as shown by her smart economic and public safety policies.
Learn moreCity Auditor
Simone Rede
Portland for All endorses Simone Rede for re-election as Portland City Auditor because she has served as an independent watchdog for the city, promoting an open and accountable government by overseeing performance audits, elections, and public transparency.
Learn moreMULTNOMAH
COUNTY
Multnomah County will use ranked-choice voting to select one winner in each seat. Don’t rank a candidate you do not support, because even a lower ranking can help them win.
Multnomah County Chair
Shannon Singleton
As a sitting County Commissioner, Shannon Singleton has shown her deep expertise and effectiveness, demonstrating that she is ready to lead the state’s largest County.
Learn moreDON’T RANK
JULIA BRIM-EDWARDS
After a long career as a corporate lobbyist and Republican political operative, Julia Brim-Edwards is the wrong person to lead our public safety net.
Learn moreMultnomah County District 2
The county will use ranked-choice voting to select one person per district.Serena Cruz
Serena Cruz has extensive senior leadership experience, including a stint as the County Commissioner representing District 2 in the early 2000s. She also served as Multnomah County’s Chief Operating Officer.
Learn moreBri Williams
Bri Williams has deep ties to North and Northeast Portland communities and is running to bring her voice and advocacy to the County Commission. Williams is a longtime Multnomah County employee and an AFSCME member.
Learn moreMultnomah County Circuit Court
Diane Sykes
Position 2Diane Sykes has served as a public defender, Legal Aid attorney, Senior Assistant Attorney General, and private-practice civil rights attorney.
Learn moreJoe Hagedorn
Position 14Joe Hagedorn currently serves as a full-time Judge Pro Tem in the Juvenile Court and performs many duties of the elected judicial position he is seeking.
Learn more2026 OREGON GENERAL ELECTION
KEY DATES
Important mail by notice: The U.S. Post Office has changed its “postmark policy,” so make sure you give them extra time to process your ballot in time for Election Day. Your safest bet is to drop your ballot at an official drop box the week leading up to the election.
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QUESTIONS
When is the deadline to register to vote?
Register by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to vote in the November 3 general election. Register or update your registration.
When will my ballot arrive?
Ballots are mailed to voters on October 14. If your ballot is lost or damaged, request a replacement from Multnomah County Elections.
How does ranked-choice voting work?
Rank up to six candidates in order of preference. Your second and later choices only count if your first choice is defeated, so ranking more candidates never hurts your top choice. Only rank candidates you support.
Which races use ranked-choice voting?
In Portland: City Council Districts 3 and 4, and City Auditor. In Multnomah County: County Chair, Commissioner District 2, Auditor and Sheriff. Circuit Court judge races are not ranked.
How do I return my ballot?
Drop it at an official ballot drop site by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, or mail it by October 27. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day.
How can I check that my ballot was counted?
Sign up for ballot tracking alerts from Multnomah County to get a text, call or email when your ballot is mailed and when it is accepted for counting.
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